Khonta (खोंटा) — Sameli, Katihar, Bihar

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LGD code: 225630
Pincode: 854114
Population: 2,439
Households: 463
Literacy rate: 38.3%
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 951

Census 2011 · in context

How Khonta compares

Literacy rate

38.3%

−5.4% vs mandal average

Khonta: 38.3%
Sameli mandal: 43.7%
Katihar district: 41.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

916

−2 vs mandal average

Khonta: 916
Sameli mandal: 918

Household size

people per home

5.3

+0.2 vs mandal average

Khonta: 5.3
Sameli mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Khonta

LGD code: 225630
Pincode: 854114
Population (Census 2011): 2,439
Population (projected 2026): 2,876
Households: 463
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 916
Literacy rate: 38.3%
Lok Sabha constituency: Khagaria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Parbatta
Member of Parliament: Rajesh Verma
Member of Legislative Assembly: Babulal Shorya
Block / Mandal: Sameli
Nearest railway station: Mahes Khunt (3.0 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Katihar district level

Then & Now

Khonta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

2,439

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,876

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

463

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

546

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 2,439Census 2011
Households: 463Census 2011
Literacy rate: 38.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 916 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,8762026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 546

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Katihar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Katihar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Katihar district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Khonta on the mapखोंटा

Centred on Sameli mandal

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What is the pincode of Khonta?

The pincode of Khonta, Sameli mandal, Katihar district, Bihar is 854114.

In which district is Khonta located?

Khonta is a village in Sameli mandal of Katihar district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Khonta as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Khonta village has a population of 2,439 across 463 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khonta in?

Khonta falls under the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #25) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khonta in?

Khonta falls under the Parbatta assembly constituency (AC #151) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Khonta?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Khonta village is 38.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Khonta?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Khonta village is 916 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Khonta?

The nearest railway station to Khonta is Mahes Khunt (~3.0 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khonta?

12 schemes currently match residents of Khonta, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Khonta?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khonta village is 225630.

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Khonta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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What is the pincode of Khonta?

In which district is Khonta located?

What is the population of Khonta as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khonta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khonta in?

What is the literacy rate in Khonta?

What is the sex ratio in Khonta?

What is the nearest railway station to Khonta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khonta?

What is the LGD code of Khonta?

Khonta on the mapखोंटा

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Transport

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Khonta

What is the pincode of Khonta?

In which district is Khonta located?

What is the population of Khonta as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khonta in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Khonta in?

What is the literacy rate in Khonta?

What is the sex ratio in Khonta?

What is the nearest railway station to Khonta?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Khonta?

What is the LGD code of Khonta?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Khonta — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Khonta

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